Petaluma Municipal Code Ch. 9.12 Livestock Permits

A. It is unlawful to maintain any livestock as deLned in Section 9.04.020 within city limits without Lrst obtaining a

permit therefor from the animal control oNcer.

B. Exceptions. Any person who has been previously issued a livestock permit by the city pursuant to former

Section 9.04.070 of this code shall not be required to apply for a new permit unless the owner seeks to maintain

on his premises a type of animal not authorized by the livestock permit, animals in greater members than

authorized by the livestock permit, seeks to change the location where the animals are maintained or seeks to

transfer the permit to another. The provisions of this Chapter 9.12 shall otherwise apply to persons who have

previously been issued a livestock permit by the city.

(Ord. 2185 NCS §2, 2004.)

A. The application for a livestock permit shall be made on a form prescribed by the animal control oNcer and

shall include the following information:

1. The name(s) and address(es) of the owner(s) of the livestock;

2. The maximum number and kinds of livestock to be maintained;

3. The location and facilities where the livestock will be kept;

4. Whether any previous livestock permit held by the applicant or a co-owner has been revoked or

suspended by the city;

5. Such further information as the animal control oNcer may require to determine whether to grant or

deny the permit pursuant to Section 9.12.030.

B. The application shall be transmitted to the director of community development and planning to determine

whether the proposed used of property is in compliance with the Petaluma zoning ordinance.

C. The animal control oNcer may conduct an inspection of the property where the livestock will be maintained

prior to granting the permit.

(Ord. 2185 NCS §2, 2004.)

A. The animal control oNcer shall grant or deny a livestock permit application no later than thirty days after

receipt of a completed application. The decision granting or denying such application shall be served in person or

by mail. The animal control oNcer shall grant the application unless it is determined that any of the following

conditions exist:

1. The applicant or a co-owner has had a livestock permit revoked by the city within the last year, or a prior

livestock permit is currently suspended;

2. The applicant has made a material misstatement on the application;

3. The maintenance of the livestock at the location set forth in the application would violate one or more

provisions of this code, the Petaluma zoning ordinance or the laws of this state;

4. The livestock will not be maintained within the boundaries of a lawful fence as deLned in California Food

and Agricultural Code Section 17121.

B. The permit issued shall be valid only for the maximum number and types of animals described in the

application. The permittee must apply with the animal control oNcer for an amendment to the permit if he desires

to maintain additional or diOerent types of animals on the premises.

C. The permit issued under this section may only be transferred upon application and approval of the animal

control oNcer.

D. The animal control oNcer may impose conditions on issuance of the permit necessary to insure compliance

with any provisions of this code, the Petaluma zoning ordinance or the laws of this state, and to protect the health

and safety of the public and animals involved.

(Ord. 2185 NCS §2, 2004.)

The applicant may appeal the denial of a permit application or permit condition by Lling a written appeal with the

city clerk stating the reason the applicant believes the denial or permit condition was improper. The appeal shall

be heard by the city council. The city council may aNrm, modify or overrule the decision of the animal control

oNcer. The decision of the city council shall be Lnal. (Ord. 2185 NCS §2, 2004.)

A. The animal control oNcer may revoke or suspend a livestock permit issued pursuant to Section 9.12.030 for

any of the following grounds:

1. The applicant has made a material misstatement on the application;

2. The permittee is in violation of any provisions of this code, the Petaluma zoning ordinance or the laws of

this state;

3. The permittee is in violation of the terms and conditions of the livestock permit;

4. The livestock are not being maintained within the boundaries of a lawful fence as deLned in California

Food and Agricultural Code Section 17121.

B. Notice of the revocation or suspension, stating the grounds therefor, shall be served in person or by mail on

the permittee.

C. The revocation or suspension shall become eOective ten days after service of a notice thereof unless the

permittee Lles an appeal to the city council with the city clerk. The revocation or suspension shall be stayed

pending a decision by the city council on the appeal. The city council shall determine whether to aNrm modify or

overrule the decision of the animal control oNcer. The decision of the city council shall become eOective ten days

after the city council’s determination.

(Ord. 2185 NCS §2, 2004.)

Fees for the processing and investigation of permits issued pursuant to this chapter shall be determined by city

council resolution. (Ord. 2185 NCS §2, 2004.)